7 Brilliant Buys For The Perfect Summer Holiday

From insect repellent to back-up chargers, these are the travel gadgets and buys your suitcase needs!

Protect yourself and your family against all insects, including every species of mosquito with 100% natural Incognito insect repellent, £9.55. Free from parabens and SLSs, this spray is safe for babies and sensitive skin. Extra bonus? It's got a lovely lemon-scented aroma, too.

2. Stay charged

Don't you just hate it when your phone dies? Make sure you can upload all your lovely holiday snaps onto Facebook in an instant with the clever PocketCell charger, £29.99. It can charge more than 10,000 devices including smartphones, tablets, portable game consoles and more.

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3. Wash and go

Keep clothes fresh and clean with Travel Wash, £1.49. Simply dissolve one or two teaspoons in hot or cold water and wash intimates, swimwear and more in the scented suds. Just make sure to wrap a plastic bag around the cap when packing to avoid any potential leakage!

4. Block out noise

Whether travelling by plane, train or car, get a few moments of peace and quiet with a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. When it comes to travel gadgets, these are definitely on the more expensive side with prices reaching well into the hundreds, but the Digital Silence DS-321D is a steal at £49.99. Headphones fit snugly into the ear and will block out 90 per cent of background noise.

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5. Travel in style AND comfort!

Don't haul bulky luggage around – it's bad for your back! Instead, invest in some lightweight suitcases like the Tripp Lite collection from Debenhams. Four wheels ensure effortless gliding and a range of bold colours will make spotting your bags on the carousel a cinch. Prices start at £49.

6. Avoid overweight bag charges

These days, overweight bag fees cost practically as much as the plane ticket itself! Save yourself a small fortune with the Go Explore Digital Luggage Scale, £14.99. Simply attach to your luggage and then lift your bag while the scale calculates its weight. It's compact enough to take with you, so you can avoid excess costs on the way to and from your holiday.

7. Use the local lingo

Heading to the Med but don't speak a word of French? No problem! Connect with an interpreter when aboard with i-interpret4u.co.uk. You'll be given an account number and PIN, and a dedicated number to call so you can access over 80 languages. Plans start from £10 for an annual subscription.

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